Toxinology

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012182",
  "term": "Toxinology",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The scientific study of toxins, encompassing their chemical structure, biological activity, mechanisms of action, and the organisms that produce them. This field investigates the effects of these poisonous substances on living systems and explores methods for their detection, treatment, and prevention. Toxinology often overlaps with pharmacology and biochemistry.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "toxicology"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 2003. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2109 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365092003)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/toxinology/"
}